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I have unpacked the boxes, vacuumed the carpet, and dusted most corners. Although it's been rather frigid in Maryland, my house is starting to warm up like a home. Moving from a one-bedroom apartment to a two-story house was at first intimidating. I only needed a few things to fill up my former limited one-bedroom apartment. Now, there's definitely room to fill and even grow.

So many things have changed since becoming a homeowner. I am budget conscious all the time, and my brain would go into this arduous debate before I purchase something or anything. I no longer stalk the malls and that shopping for myself has come to a halt. My shopping list has evolved and that all items are for the house and a necessity label on each item is a must. I have a growing list of things to do and things I need, but for the moment, the most important things are the "necessities" to run my house properly. So far, it is running smoothly.

At times, I still can't believe that I do own a house, and at the end of each work day and it's time to go home, it's a wonderful feeling and realization that I am truly heading home. To think back, 2009 was filled with life changing events but I have no wish (actually lazy) to enumerate each trials and triumphs. This time, I am more inclined to list a few things I am looking forward to in the next few weeks:

trip to Puerto Rico

celebrating my birthday

DC restaurant week - going to DC Coast and Prime Rib this week

Baltimore restaurant week - still deciding where to go but definitely at the harbor area

Comments

i know what you mean when you first become a homeowner. the house needs a lot of things. things that a renter does not know about or actually care about, but since it's yours, you have to care about it.

enjoy your house, your trip, and your full life this year and the years to come.

it is really a rewarding experience to have your own home...it just have a different feel to it and of course a lot of responsibilities too.. i wish you all the best and in your upcoming plans.. looking forward to your culinary adventures too :)

enjoy while it is there. having your own home is a privilege that not everyone has. i would usually remind myself and my wife not to buy stuff that we do not really need because it becomes a burden when we would move to another place. enjoy your new home!....and happy new year!

Yay! Congrats on your new home. Your trip to Puerto Rico sounds fabulous - can't wait to see the pics. Happy (early) Birthday :) All the very best for 2010.Hugs, xxP.S. As you go through the year and you do visit London again, my offer def still stand that we should meet up!.

Hi kayni, i regularly visit your blog an I just want to say I looove your new layout. :) I hope someday I can have my own house too! Well I guess I better start loving my job and and working doubly hard. hehehe